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The Italian Store at Westover is not just for great sandwiches and pizza and Italian specialties, but they also serve a dozen delicious flavors of gelato at their Andiamo Coffee Bar.
NOTE: This post was originally for Boccato Gelato in Clarendon which is now closed.
Southern Railway donated this caboose after the Federal government allowed railroads to operate trains without cabooses. Alexandria and Arlington’s grew up around rail lines of the RF&P, the W&OD and two trolley lines (Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Railway, and the Arlington and Fairfax Railway). The Bluemont Historical Railway Junction Display, Alexandria and Arlington’s only railway museum, is located in the caboose and is open to visitors on weekends.
Starting in late May and every other Saturday through the summer Potomac Overlook Park has musical performances from local groups. There is no admission fee but donations of $5+ per person are requested to help fund the series.
NOTE: These concerts have not been held in recent years, but hopefully will return soon.
#43 – The Beer Garden at Westover Market is open every day rotating six beers on tap and offering wi-fi and food all day every day. They now have outdoor televisions and are showing football games. It’s a great local place to hang out with neighbors and is surprisingly family friendly. They hope to offer live music again in 2022 with performers on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
When the new terminal was constructed in 1997 National Airport was designed to have both architectural and artistic interest. 30 pieces of artwork were commissioned to be integral parts of the building, including floor medallions, balustrades, murals, a bridge sculpture, a sunscreen panel and stained glass friezes.
May is National Biking Month. On one Sunday in May you can participate in the Washington and Arlington Community Bike Ride where the streets will be car-free. Highlights include an extended section of George Washington Memorial Parkway and visits to the Marine Corps and Air Force Memorials.
For more trails and bike routes visit Bike Arlington.
